Marie Curie UK

We've just opened a unique 'slow fashion' store in Leeds, called edit. The boutique shop will sell nearly new designer and premium high street fashion clothing, footwear and accessories. While it doesn't resemble a charity shop, all profits will go to Marie Curie. What do you think? 💭 The concept is designed to appeal to people who want to be environmentally conscious when they shop and is an antidote to the “fast” and “disposable” fashion of recent times, particular from online retailers.

If you're living with or caring for someone who has a terminal illness, or have experienced a bereavement, we're here for you. You can contact our free support line: 0800 090 2309 📱 Or visit: https://shorturl.at/b5lZ5

Carol, the chaplain at our Glasgow Hospice, has described her job as 'the best in the world.' "A patient called me into his room to tell me his final wishes. I could see the pain in his eyes. He told me that many years before, he had fallen out with his daughter. Now he had learnt he had a new grandchild. He didn’t want to die without being reunited with his daughter and seeing the baby just once. I took his hand in mine and reassured him, promising that I would try to help him get back in touch. "I kept my word. And a few days later, his daughter came into the hospice, bringing her newborn baby to meet her grandfather for the first and, sadly, last time. The pain in his eyes was replaced by pride and love, as he held his granddaughter in his arms. "Helping people like this man find peace in their final days is a large part of my job as chaplain at Marie Curie’s Glasgow hospice. I want to make sure everyone can go on to the next stage of their journey without any regrets." 💛 https://lnkd.in/eWpYGB5A

💬🚨 "Excellent end of life care is possible, but our new report shows too few are getting it." Our Better End of Life report shows access to high-quality palliative and end of life care is patchy, inconsistent and inequitable. But better care is possible. Read more: https://lnkd.in/etXVyV2Z

We're delighted that our partnership with Superdrug won the Outstanding Achievement award at the Pennies Awards last night! 🎉 Pennies launched in July with Superdrug's Yellow Pennies campaign, with customers invited to top up their instore purchases with a 20p donation at till. Since launching Pennies across Superdrug stores, £500,000 has been raised for Marie Curie! Thank you to Superdrug colleagues and customers for your support - your micro-donations make a huge difference to people at the end of life. 💛

"People don’t tend to regret what they’ve done in life as much as what they’ve left undone." 💛 Our Chief Medical Officer, Dr Sarah Holmes, has shared her experience of caring for people at the end of life and the things they regret most before dying. https://lnkd.in/eedasY-j

Marie Curie Research Fellow and expert in music therapy and palliative care, Dr Tracey McConnell, has shared how music can help people at the end of life. She also talks about our new playlist that has been designed for the last moments of life. Each track has been chosen by terminally ill people to listen to at the end of life. Visit: https://bit.ly/3U5x8Ix to listen and find out more.

Day or night we'll care for you and your loved ones, at home, over the phone or in our hospices. Whether it's dementia, heart disease, MND or cancer. Whatever the illness, we'll ease your pain, protect your dignity and support the people you love. If you need support visit: https://bit.ly/4eWqV9E

"I work as a hospice doctor because I see the difference we make." Dr Siwan Seaman, Medical Director for Marie Curie, Wales, has shared how it requires a whole team to provide the best end of life care. "We care for hundreds of people every year, and it's only with the help of our whole team that we support them to continue to create memories for their friends and families to hold onto. "The people we care for often tell me that – whether it's the housekeeper or the receptionist – everybody has been welcoming and played a part in improving their experience. We like to make a difference at every step of a person's journey." Read more 👇👉 https://lnkd.in/e9s76MFs

💭👀 If you were asked, what type of charity is Marie Curie? What would you say? Everyone deserves the right support at the end of life. We’re here for anyone with a terminal illness and their family and friends. Marie Curie is an end of life charity. 💛